Naginata: A Link to the Past DVD by Helen Nakano Midnight Navy upward diagonal (Kiri-age (切上) or

upward diagonal (Kiri-age (切上) or Gyaku-kesa (逆袈裟))

who received the full master's degree

Chapter 5 Open my hand in the Hakko shape

began practicing this method of self-defense at the age of 2

You will learn how the physical body and energetic circulatory system work together

Naginata: A Link to the Past DVD by Helen Nakano Midnight Navy upward diagonal (Kiri-age (切上) orThis 45 minute DVD, presented by Helen Nakano Sensei, was created to give the viewer a sense of Budo utilizing the mediums of Naginata and Kendo. Scenes are blocked and presented in an attempt to get the viewer to link the emotional metaphysical and technical. Once again, this is NOT a training video. Presentations of Zen Nihon Kata and Tendo Ryu are included to demonstrate form, concentration and spirit. At NO time should the live blade action be